Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,850, Joseph Gillet, Conn.

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Gillet, Joseph
S. 15,850
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28.019 Connecticut
Joseph Gillet.
of Lyme in the State of Conn who was a private in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Ely in the Conn Hoops line for Orono
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Jan 7 1834 - and Lieut. Genl. H. A. N Barber. H. of R
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 33. $ 5 6 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 4, 34 - 10
$ 60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. B. Bullock Clerk,
Book 4 Vol. 13 Page 36

I hereby certify that Henry Mc- Naite before the  me the annexed depositions of Joseph Gilleth, Dan Marvin - John Mathew Joseph Latham, Samuel Mathew, Abner Barkwith Elias Robbins, and Ebenezer Staples were taken in and at the several times when and depositions were taken was a justice of the Peace for the County of New London in the State of Connect- icut - duly qualified as such - and that the signature to the several cer- tificates when there, is in his hand writing -
Dated Washington 27 December 1833 Noyes P. Banks Sec.

State of Connecticut } to Lyne County of New-London }
Personally appeared before me Henry M c Waite a justice of the Peace for the County of New-London in the State of Connecticut Joseph Gillet of Lyne in said County who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows viz —
1- He served two months as a private in Captain Samuel Mathews Company at New- London. Which service is proved by the depo- sitions of Captain Mathews & Joseph Latham 2- He served three months as a private in Captain Daniel Lord's Company at the White Plains, which service can be proved by the testimony of Abner Haskell and Silas Robbins — 3- He served two months as a corporal in Rhode Island — The name of his Captain he has forgotten — Oberesser Staples knows of this service but is unable to state in what capacity he served — 4- He served one month at least as a corporal in the Guard at Blackhall — He knows of no witness of this service — He knows of no witness by whom his service as a corporal can be proved —
He served in the whole five months as a private and  three months as a corporal — which period he actu- ally served in the Revolutionary War and for such service he claims a pension

He does not recollect the names of any other officers of the companies in which he served than those he has named in his application — and excepting his service in Captain Mathers Company, which is proved by the testimony of two witnesses (and probably by the rolls of Captain Mathers now with his application in the pension office, he does not recollect any other living witness, of his service than those he has mentioned —
Joseph Gillet
Sworn and Subscribed
This 9 th day of October 1833
Before Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace

I Dan Marvin of Lyme in the County of New-London (and) State of Connecticut, aged 69 years, on oath depose (and) say, that I have lived nearly the whole of the time since my birth near to Capt Joseph Gillet of said Lyme, (and) have been well acquainted with him — As early as the year 1788 or 1789 he was a Captain of the militia company where we now live (and) continued such for several years afterwards. — I was afterwards a Captain of the same company — (and) while he was Captain, I belonged to the same company (and) served under him. — He belonged to the same company from the time he first began to do military duty (and) I have no doubt he rose gradually from a private to a Captain. — I have no doubt whatever that he was a non-commissioned officer in that company in the time of the Revolutionary War, although I cannot take upon myself to say I remember it — He is a very respectable man, (and) his testimony entitled to full credit —
Dan Marvin
New-London County ss Lyme December 12 1833 Personally appeared Dan Marvin (and) before me subscribed (and) made oath to the foregoing deposition — And I certify that the aforesaid is personally known to me — is a credible person (and) a respectable man Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace

I John Mather of Syene in the county of New London and State of Connecticut, aged 87 years, on oath declare and say, that Captain Joseph Gille and myself were both born in said Syene and have ever since lived there - and I have known him from his youth. - I recollect that within a few years after the Revolutionary War he was a Captain of the Militia Company in which he lived and served in that capacity a number of years - I am not able to state in what years he was Captain or how long he served, but it was some time. - I cannot state when myself to say at what time he was first promoted, but I think he must have been when he was young - as the practice was in those times for the Militia Officers to rise gradually through the different grades - He is a respectable man - John Mather
New London County ss. Syene Dec 12 A.D. 1833 Personally appeared John Mather personally known to me, and before me subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition - The deponent is a credible person and a respectable man - Flint N. Write Justice of Peace

United States of A } State of Connecticut } ss Lyme County of New-London } Probate District of Lyme }
On this 6 day of October A.D. 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Probate for the District of Lyme in said county of New-London and state of Connecticut, now sitting, Joseph Gillet a resident of the Town of Lyme in the County and state aforesaid, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7— 1832
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers and served as herein stated —
He was born in the Town of Lyme aforesaid on the 5 th day of November A.D. 1756, and has always resided in said Lyme — and his age is recorded on the Records in said Town of Lyme.
He served during the Revolutionary War a period in the whole of Eight months
1. In the Spring of the year 1776 and as deponent believes in the latter part of the month of April he was drafted to serve two months in Captain Samuel Mather's Company at Fort Trumbull in

New London (and served his time out at that place - He believes Abner Lord (and Lee Lay were the Lieutenants in the Company - John Johnson was Ensign - Eleazer Mather, Nathan Spencer, Robert Davis, (and) Seth Smith were sergeants of the Company - Col Wolcott had command of the Regiment - The detachment consists Joseph Marvin, (and) Caleb Champlin both of said Lyme, who are now living (and served in the same Company with defendant - They can testify to the service of the defendant at this time - The defendant is also well ac- quainted with Col Samuel Mason the Captain of said Company, who is now living, although very aged & broken - The Company while defendant belonged to it was employed in building Fort Trumbull - There were no companies or officers of the United States army at that place - Joseph Latham also belonged to the same Company (and) can testify to defendant's service -

2. The deponent was never drafted to serve a tour at the White Plains in the state of New York - The deponent left the town of Synne aforesaid on the 9 th day of September 1776 and served in this town until some in the month of December following after having been gone a period of three months - The deponent belonged in Synne to the Militia company commanded by Capt Samuel Matthew, but as Capt Matthew was at that time stationed at New-Town, Pa. he did not go - Daniel Lord of said Synne was an Ensign and had command of that part of Capt Matthew's company that was drafted to go to the White Plains - Daniel Lord was afterwards made a Captain and had a commission as such, and while deponent was out on this ex- pedition had command of a company - The deponent is not certain but thinks Col John Ely had command of the Regiment The deponent marched by land to New-Haven and there staid a short time. time - and then marched to Rye and Horse neck - and from thence to the White Plains - The deponent recollects being at Kingsbridge, and Morrisania point - He was at the battle at the White Plains, and recollects that a person near him was killed by a cannon ball, Samuel Bushnell of said Synne was also killed there by a cannon ball -

The deponent recollects seeing General Sullivan (and General Patnam), of the United States army. The deponent in these two first tours served as a private. Abner Nutketh & Silas Robbins Chamberlain can testify to this term of service. They were in service at same time with him
2. He was next drafted for a period of two months to serve in the State of Rhode Island. The deponent was there at the time of General Sullivan's Retreat. He served at this time two months. He was drafted from Captain Canill Lord's Company of Militia. This was in the year 1778. There were several others drafted from the same Company to which deponent belonged, but he thinks they are all dead. The deponent went first to New- Bedford from thence, he thinks, he went to Providence and from thence to the Island on which New port is situated. He remained there until General Sullivan retreated from the Island. From thence he was marched to Providence - afterwards started for New- Bedford and then ordered back to Prov- idence where he remained until his term of service expired. He recollects seeing General Sullivan not only at his advanced age and infirmities is unable

to state the name of the other officers, nor the names of the officers of the Company in which he served — He will recollect Oliver Staples of Syracuse — He was in Rhode Island at that time and can testify to the service of the deponent — The de- ponent served at this time as a Corporal
After this, the deponent was drafted to serve at Blackhall in the Town of Syracuse upon Long Island shore a period of one or two months — He thinks the term was two months, but will not positively say it was more than one month — He served at this time as a Corporal — He cannot positively state the term, but it may near the close of the Revolutionary war — The guard was only a sergeant's guard. and under the command of John Colt a sergeant, and the deponent was the Corporal — There was a guard house near the residence of Garrison or Matthew Grube, and the guard had their headquarters there — The deponent does not recollect anyone living who served with him at that time — or can testify to this service —

The deponent is unable to state the names of any other officers than those before mentioned - he knows of no other witnesses of his service except those above named and some witnesses to his service at Fort Crumbell, in support of which he has the deposition of those witnesses - He was in no battles except at the White Plains and in General Sullivan's Retreat - He never received any written discharge - and has no documentary evidence of his service - He was never on the Pension list - He is known to the judge of the Court of Probate, to the Clerk of Probate, to Messrs Warner Esq - Ebenezer Knowlton Esq and to nearly all the inhabitants of the town of Lyne who can testify to his service character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier in the Revolution
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State - Joseph Gillet I have described the day I year afterwards

We Alvan Atkley a Clergyman re- siding in the Town of Lyme aforesaid and Joseph Strickland Esq r residing in the same Town of Lyme hereby certify that we are well acquain- ted with Joseph Pilt who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed and be- lieved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in the opinion Alvan Atkley Joseph Strickland Sworn to subscribed the May 8 th year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Alvan Atkley who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Lyme aforesaid and that Joseph Strickland Esq r who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town of Lyme and is a credible person & that their statement is enti- tled to credit
Jerl Boon Judge of said Court

I Joshua R. Warren, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Lynn do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Gillet - for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the office of the Court of Probate this sixth day of October A.D. - 1832
Joshua R. Warren Clerk
Joshua R. Warren

I Caleb Chapman of Lyme in the County of New-London and State of Connecticut, aged 73 years on oath depose and say that I am ac- quainted with Captain Joseph Gillet of said Lyme In the year 1776 I served at Fort Trumbull in New-London in Captain Samuel Mathews Company. Capt Mathews Company was at first composed of drafted men, with a portion of enlisted men - The men that were drafted, were drafted for two months, and afterwards generally enlisted for five months more making seven months in the whole - The Company went to New- London about the first of April  May  and remained there until about the first of December following and were then dismissed - Capt Joseph Gillet was a private and served in said Company at New-London - My belief is that he was drafted and served a period of two months - I recollect his being at New-London and serving in said Company - and I think he was there the two first months - He belongs to the Town of Lyme
State of Connecticut County of New-London To all men
On this 6 day of October A.D. 1882 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public personally came Caleb Chapman and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition on testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal Henry M. Waite Notary Public

I Joseph Latham of the town of New-London in the state of Connecticut, aged 73 years, on oath depose and say that in the year 1775, I served seven months in Captain Samuel Mather's Company in Colonel Mott's Regiment at Fort Trumbull in New-London - I am acquainted with Capt Joseph Gillet of said Lyme - He was a soldier in the same company with me at Fort Trumbull and served there two months in Capt Mather's Company.
Joseph Latham
State of Connecticut County of New London ss Lyme
On this 6 th day of October A.D. 1832 before me Henry M. Waite Notary Public personally came Joseph Latham and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal -
Henry M. Waite Notary Public
State of Connecticut New-London County ss Lyme Oct 5-1833
Personally appeared Joseph Latham and before me made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed - And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person - Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace

I Joseph Marvin of Lyme in the County of New-London (and) State of Connecticut on oath depose (and) say that I am well ac- quainted with Capt Joseph Gillet of said Lyme - In the year 1776 I was a soldier in Captain Samuel Mather's Company sta- tioned at Fort Trumbull in New-London - (and) served there seven months - The Company was at first composed of enlisted (and) drafted men - Joseph Gillet belonged to the same Company (and) served with me in said Company at New- London I think he was one that was drafted (and) according to my present recollection (and) which he served in said Company two months. The men that were drafted I think were drafted for that time. — Joseph Marvin.
State of Connecticut 3 rd Lyme County of New-London
On this 17 th day of September A D 1832 before me Henry M c Watt a Notary Public personally appeared Joseph Marvin (and) subscribed (and) made oath to the foregoing deposition —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed seal this day year aforesaid — Henry M c Watt Notary Public —

I Samuel Mathew of Lyme in the County of New London and state of Connecticut on oath above I say that Joseph Gillet of said Lyme served in his company stationed at New London in the year 1778 two months -
Sam Mathew Subscribed This 3 rd day of October 1778
Before Henry M c Watt Justice of Peace And I hereby certify that Samuel Mathew aforesaid is personally known to me and is a credible person Henry M c Watt Justice of Peace

I Abner Bucknuth of Lyme in the County of New London (and state of Connecticut), aged 74 years, on oath depose (and say) that I am well acquainted with Joseph Gillet of (said) Lyme, (and) know that he served in the Revolutionary War - In the year 1776 I enlisted into Capt John Ely's company in Col Erastus Wolcott's Regiment, for the term of nine months. In the month of August of that year, the company was ordered to march to New-York (and) join General Washington's army. - We were then marched to West Chester in the state of New York (and) then joined the main army (and) I remained there until the last of November of that year - Col Ely after I joined the company was made a Colonel (and) Capt Kirtland took the command of our company - The (said) Joseph Gillet was a soldier in the same Regiment with me - I think he belonged to a company commanded by Capt Hathorn Lord , but I am not certain who was the Captain of Mr Gillet's company - I saw Mr Gillet first at Rye in the state of New York, which was, where we first arrived there. - I also recollect seeing him at the camp near Kingsbridge in the state of New York - He was also with us at the White Plains - I cannot positively say how long he served at that time, but the companies were out between three (and) four months, (and) I have no reason to doubt, but that he was there the whole time the companies were - Col Ely's Regiment was composed of two companies of enlisted men, (and) the rest of the Regiment were militia - Mr Gillet,

think belonged to the militia. — I saw him often while we were in the State of New York — particularly at the White Plains — (Homer Beckwith)
State of Connecticut } ss Lyme New London County }
On this 14 th day of September 1832 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public personally appeared Homer Beckwith and subscribed to made oath to the foregoing deposition.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day & year last aforesaid
Henry M. Waite Notary Public
State of Connecticut } ss Lyme Dec 12 1833 County of New London }
Personally appeared before me Homer Beckwith the signer of the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the same — Since I certify that the defendant is personally known to me and is a credible person
Henry M. Waite Justice of Peace

I Silas Robbins of Lyme in the County of New-London (and State of Connecticut, aged 74 years, on oath depose (and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Gillet and know that he served in the Revolutionary War. In the year 1776 I served three months in the state of New York at the White Plains (and other places near the City of New York. I belonged to Captain Dan Morris's Company in Col. John Dyer's Regiment. The (said) Joseph Gillet was at the same time a soldier in Capt. Lord's Company in the same Regiment. Both companies were Militia companies and went on together (and both served the term of three months. Joseph Gillet went on with his Company (and served the whole term of three months. We were both discharged in the state of New York at the same time. Richard Ransom served as the Lieutenant of Capt. Lord's Company. Capt. Lord's Company & Capt. Morris's Company were together near the whole of the tour. Silas Robbins" data-bbox="136 99 924 700"> I Silas Robbins of Lyme in the County of New-London (and State of Connecticut, aged 74 years, on oath depose (and say that I am well acquainted with Joseph Gillet and know that he served in the Revolutionary War. In the year 1776 I served three months in the state of New York at the White Plains (and other places near the City of New York. I belonged to Captain Dan Morris's Company in Col. John Dyer's Regiment. The (said) Joseph Gillet was at the same time a soldier in Capt. Lord's Company in the same Regiment. Both companies were Militia companies and went on together (and both served the term of three months. Joseph Gillet went on with his Company (and served the whole term of three months. We were both discharged in the state of New York at the same time. Richard Ransom served as the Lieutenant of Capt. Lord's Company. Capt. Lord's Company & Capt. Morris's Company were together near the whole of the tour. Silas Robbins
State of Connecticut } ss Lyme New-London County }
On this 14th day of September 1832 before me Henry M. Waite a Notary Public personally appeared Silas Robbins and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day & year last-forementioned. Henry M. Waite Notary Public

Washington County ss. June 15 1833 Personally appeared Abner Robbins the signer of the foregoing affidavit and made oath to the truth of the same before me - And I certify that the affi- davit is personally known to me and is a credible witness
John B. Wate Justice of Peace

14092
Joseph Gillets Application for a Pension—
 1— 2 months Private  2— 3. do — do  3— 2 do Corporal  4— 1 do — do  8 do —
 5 months Private  3 do Corporal  8—
Proof
1 Term—
 Joseph Latham depn  Samuel Mathews do— 
2 Terms
 Abner Bakeneth depn  Silas Robbins do 
3 Terms
 Ebenezer Staples do 
4 Terms
 His own statement— 

I Ebeneser Staples of Lyme in the County of New-London, (and State of Connecticut, aged 74 years on oath depose (and say that, I am well acquainted with Joseph Gillet of (said) Lyme (and know that he served in the Revolutionary War in the state of Rhode Island— In the year 1778 I was a Private in Capt Lee Lacy's company in Colonel M'Clellary's Regiment, (and served in Rhode Island at the time of General Sullivan's retreat.— After that, our Com- pany was marched to Providence (and from there back to New-London in Connecticut, I well recollect seeing the said Joseph Gillet at Rhode Island about the time of the engagement upon that Island— He belonged to the Militia (and served there— How long he served there, I am unable to say— But our company remained in the state of Rhode- Island some time, (and so did a portion of the Militia— Mr Gillet was either a private or a noncommissioned officer in one of the Militia Companies— Ebenezer his Staples mark

State of Connecticut County of New London ss On this 24 th day of August 1882 before me Henry M. Waite a notary Public personally appeared Ebenezer Staples and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition before me
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal the day & year last aforesaid —
Henry M. Waite Notary Public.
State of Connecticut ss County of New London ss November 4 - 1883 Personally appeared before me Henry M. Waite a justice of peace. Ebenezer Staples the signer of the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the same — And I certify that the deponent is personally known to me and is a credible person. Henry M. Waite —

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
S. F. 15-85-0
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Gillet a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1776 2 mos. Pvt Samuel Mathews Walcott Conn.   Sept. 9 1776 3 mos. " Daniel Lord John Ely   1778 2 mos. Corpl in Rhode Island   after above 1 mo. " Sgt John Galt as Sgt Guard   1788 or 1789 Capt of militia at Lyme Conn.  
Battles engaged in, White Plains. Genl Putnam's defeat by Genl Howe Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lyme Conn. Date of application for pension, Oct 6 1832. His d. at Residence at date of application, Lyme New London Co. Conn. Age at date of application, b. at Lyme Conn. Nov. 5 1756
Remarks: No data as to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Joseph Gilet N o 14.092
46 50 3/4 private
The 2 nd in which he states no officers is not affirmed
$20
Return to N. Kirtland
H. R.
Henry M. Waite Lyons Conn

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Joseph Gillet which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes who V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? who VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes as to one term XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? no Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? Notary XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
“QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
It does not appear by the testimony of any of the witnesses that claimant was ever a Corporal.
The best evidence must be produced?
It does not appear that a notary public had authority to take evidence when these cases were prepared.

15850 INVALID.
File No. 15835  Gilbert Joseph Gilbert Pre Rev war
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 143
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June - 2 - 1900 - 12 5 5 Wm E. Nichols N.Y.C.
1914 Mar. 12 Hist. to Dr. Geo. L. Parmelee. 1921 Dec. 10 Hist. to Elaine E. Schauer.

Marion, Ohio Nov. 25, 1921
U.S. Commissioners of Pensions Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Please send me the following -
Joseph Gillett , a Revolutionary pensioner from New London Co., Conn. A copy of his pension certificate or a record of service and name of his wife.
Thanking you in advance for the above, I beg to remain
Clare E. Techener 206 So. Prospect St., Marion, Ohio.

DR. GEO. L. PARMELE 36 PEARL ST. HARTFORD, CONN.
CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY, HARTFORD.
Mar. 6 1914
To The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
I should be pleased to learn all that your records can tell one of the service of
Joseph Gillett.
Pensioner - Act 1832. residing in New London County - Conn. and
Census of Pensioners 1840 Residing at East Lyme.
Conn. Respectfully.
Geo. L. Parmelee 36 Pearl St. Hartford Conn.

Also Was Samuel Pease of Enfield Conn. who served on several occasions during the Revolution a Pensioner? and if so canI so far trespass upon your good nature as to get his record.
G. H. Palmer